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• 2nd Edmonton Kick Off Night $10,000 to Local Artists

  Date: 2010.09.17 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 1

  It is always great to be in Edmonton. Prospecto levitra The arts vibe in the city is palpable. Liz and I were setting up for the kick off night at the Transalta Arts Barn, and throughout the building were people watching/participating in a fashion show, parents/kids waiting for ballet class to begin and other artsy-types walking about. Levitra achat Cheap viagra online

  This was a great metaphorical backdrop as nearly all the artists participating in the 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser showed up with their artwork hours later. It was the ultimate handoff: they dropped of their art and we gave them their cheques, over $10,000 worth this year. Levitra pas cher Levitra pill Viagra sin receta Viagra for women Brand viagra Over the counter viagra

  

  Lorna St Thomas from Enbridge Inc, the Edmonton Timeraiser Founding Partner, was on hand to watch the smiling faces as the exchange happened throughout the evening. She even overheard one artist say, “this type of exchange never happens”, which made both Lorna and I smile ear-to-ear. This same artist also works at one of the charities that participated at the inaugural Edmonton Timeraiser. She told Lorna that the Timeraiser has produced some of the best volunteers her organization Levitra prix pharmacie has ever received!

  Around 7 pm, Liz Lepper – our local on-the-ground event planner, welcomed everyone. Purchase viagra online Viagra bestellung She then turned it over to me. I thanked our community partners Edmonton Arts Council (Dara and Shawn sat on the art jury committee, 2010 and 2009 respectively), United Way of Alberta and Capital Region + UNext, and the City of Edmonton’s NextGen committee.

  Lorna then had a few moments to speak about Enbridge’s commitment to Culture and Community, including why they like to support the Timeraiser. Pastillas levitra After Lorna was done speaking, I had a chance to share with the audience in the room some of the new social media (QR codes & live broadcasts) and social media contesting to Timeraiser, including giving away a pair of WestJet tickets and a Wind Mobile phone+plan. WestJet is our new national sponsor, and we’ve been doing some cool things to help Canadians connect to causes they care about. Viagra levitra Levitra contraindicaciones This includes adding live music to the Timeraiser programming. Online levitra Kauf von viagra We are pleased to announce that Amy Van Keeken’s Rock & Roll Sing-A-Long will be playing after all the hours are tallied. Kaufen viagra

  Watch this video for more info. Tell your friends. Buy tickets. See you Saturday October 16th, 2010. www.timeraiser.ca.

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• 2010 United Way Toronto Campaign Target: $113 Million

  Date: 2010.09.08 | Category: Capacity Building, Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  This morning United Way Toronto announced its 2010 Campaign target of $113 million dollars. I’ve been involved with United Way Toronto for several years now, contributing both my time and money plus ‘allocating’ some of my organizations’ resources to assist the work of United Way member agency work (visit www.timeraiser.ca).

  Like many Torontonians who contribute each year, I am continually impressed by United Way Toronto’s effectiveness.
  Whether it is the research and policy work such as predatory lending practices that resulted in major legislative protection for Ontarians (See Bill 48) or investing in the highly productive Action for Neighbourhood Change program, few organizations can demonstrate such impact for each dollar raised as United Way Toronto. Viagra levitra Viagra sale Over the counter viagra Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives
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• 3rd Vancouver Timeraiser – Tickets on Sale Now! Get in on this!

  Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: In the News, Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Not to suggest that it’s coming to an end, but the summer’s been a good one!  So let’s not say goodbye to summer just yet (I personally have a few more beach BBQs planned and swims at 2nd Beach!), but perhaps let’s focus on the things that will ease Brand viagra the transition from summer to fall.  I’m biased, but fall means one exciting thing in particular to me: the V ancouver Timer Levitra contraindicaciones a iser Purchase viagra online is just around the corner! Levitra pas cher Online levitra Levitra achat

  For a third year in a row, the Timeraiser is back in this fantastic city and ready to raise over 5,000 hours for local groups while auctioning off 25 pieces of artwork from talented emerging artists. Viagra levitra  Take a peak at this year’s selection of artwork by perusing our online gallery, and check out the great organizations you’ ll be able to chat with and learn about. Over the counter viagra Cheap viagra online

  There are a few fun additions to this year’s Timeraiser that will make attending the event that much more exciting:

  1) The WestJet Social Media Contest: When you attend this year’s Vancouver Timeraiser, you could have a chance to win a pair of tickets on any regularly scheduled WestJet flight! Levitra prix pharmacie  Yup, that’s 2 tickets anywhere WestJet flies. Kaufen viagra  It’s as simple as attending the event and either tweeting from you smartphone or, if you don’t use twitter, submitting a post at our Civic Footprint kiosk. Viagra sin receta Viagra bestellung  The idea is to inspire us with 140 characters, and your post must contain #TRWJ or #Timeraiser.  Much thanks to @WestJet for their support. Viagra sale Kauf von viagra Pastillas levitra (See full rules and regulation on our Facebook page).

  2) The WIND Mobile Giveaway: We’ve partnered with WIND Mobile this year to offer one lucky Vancouver Timeraiser attendee a WIND Mobile prize pack: we’ll be giving away a BlackBerry Bold 9700® and 1 month Always Shout voice plan on the WIND network. Viagra for women Viagra alternatives  Thanks for your support @WINDMobile!

  So let’s take stock. Levitra pill  Here are all the things that you could do at the Timeraiser on September 23rd:

  1. Chat with a bunch of great local organizations and hopefully find some fun and meaningful volunteers opportunities
  2. Learn about some issues/organizations you didn’t know about before
  3. Take in awesome artwork
  4. Talk to some talented local artists
  5. Munch on snacks from Potluck Catering
  6. Meet tons of cool people
  7. Listen to great music and have a drink with friends
  8. Maybe walk away with a free flight or a new phone

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  Get tickets and additional information at www.timeraiser.ca – last year we sold out, so get tickets for you and your friends today (and maybe ask your employer to pick up the cost of the ticket -it’s an easy way for them to support their employees’ volunteerism!).

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  Thursday September 23rd

  Doors open at 7pm

  Roundhouse Community Centre, Yaletown

• Social Venture Partners Toronto

  Date: 2010.08.23 | Category: Capacity Building, Civic Footprint | Response: 0

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• 5th Calgary Timeraiser – 6,825 hours raised!

  Date: 2010.06.25 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Last Saturday, June 17th, over 450 people energetically rolled Flames Central to participate in Cow Town’s fifth Timeraiser. Viagra for women  When the doors opened at 7pm, there was already a lineup of people ready to get on with talking to agencies, checking out amazing local art, and meeting new people.
  
  There were lots of highlights. Levitra contraindicaciones  The first is obviously that we exceeded our goal of raising 6,500 hours – the total amount pledged by participants at Over the counter viagra the 5th Calgary Timeraiser is 6,825! Brand viagra  Good work Calgary!
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  And of course we had reps from WestJet, our wonderful national presenting partner.  We live streamed the Timeraiser via Twitter and received a tweet a minute! Levitra pill  A lot of posts talked about our WestJet partnership and the contest we ran.  On creative Timeraiser attendee won a pair of tickets to anywhere WestJet flies with her entry: “Timeraiser is a perfect storm. It connects passionate agencies with eager volunteers who are all interested in the same thing: making and sustaining great communities!”
  One notable tweet was from W. Brett Wilson from CBC’s Dragon’s Den who stopped by to check out his first Timeraiser: “Am at #TimeRaiser event in Calgary. Incredible vision. Love the model. @WestJet stepped up big. Google it!” Brett is a huge supporter of local Calgary causes and we were stoked he dropped in.
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  As the night wound down, I heard from a lot of the 28 agencies that were in the room – they were all super positive about the conversations they had, the enthusiasm of the participants, and the vibe in the room. Viagra alternatives  I also had the fun job of talking with this year’s art winners – I love seeing their excitement! Levitra prix pharmacie  And while others left a bit disappointed that they didn’t win art, I still heard, “Ya, it’s too bad. Prospecto levitra  But I’ll still be volunteering of course!”
  If you want to see some lovely pictures from the night, check out Jeremy Fokkens‘ images here, he graciously volunteered to document the night for us. Viagra levitra
  Spe aking of volunteers, THANKS to the 30 volunteers who helped m Purchase viagra online ake this night such a success. Pastillas levitra  A special shout out to our emcees for the night, Kelly Doody (Kelly now writes occassionally for the Calgary Herald, check out her article about Timeraiser here) and Roger Kingkade from  X 92.9 radio as well as our community partners Volunteer Calgary and Because, a United Way Initiative.
  All in all, our fifth year in Calgary was a smashing success!  Thanks to everyone who attended.  We look forward to hearing stories about your volunteer experiences!  See you next year, June 2011, for the 6th Calgary Timeraiser. Viagra sin receta